Growth hormone administration and exercise effects on muscle fiber type and diameter in moderately frail older people.

Hennessey, J V

Growth hormone administration and exercise effects on muscle fiber type and diameter in moderately frail older people. [electronic resource] - Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Jul 2001 - 852-8 p. digital

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial

0002-8614

10.1046/j.1532-5415.2001.49173.x doi


Age Factors
Aged
Analysis of Variance
Biopsy
Body Composition
Combined Modality Therapy
Double-Blind Method
Exercise Therapy--methods
Female
Frail Elderly
Geriatric Assessment
Growth Hormone--deficiency
Humans
Injections, Subcutaneous
Insulin-Like Growth Factor I--metabolism
Male
Muscle Fibers, Skeletal--drug effects
Muscle Weakness--blood
Treatment Outcome
Weight Lifting